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Over 80 Years Serving the Washington Metropolitan Area

Rockville - 301-762-5800

Frederick - 301-663-6455

Paving Your Way to Greatness

Oct 2, 2017 | Pavers

Paving is nothing new. The technique creates durable and magnificent paths and patios and has been around for thousands of years. Over 4,600 years ago, Egyptians paved a road from a quarry to a lake connected to the Nile to facilitate transport of stones to temples and pyramids under construction. That road is still used today. In 500 B.C., the Romans began paving using flat stone to build roads, chariots and horses could travel easier. In the 1940s Holland used paving to build roads since the ground was constantly shifting. The pavers were more durable than previously used concrete.

Crushed Stone: A Landscaper’s Secret Weapon

Sep 12, 2017 | Stone

Crushed stone might be one of those landscaping gems you have not heard much about. Why not? We aren’t sure, except maybe those who do know about it want to keep it a secret. But crushed stone is an extremely versatile landscaping product. There’s a multitude of potential projects that can benefit from the addition of crushed stone.

Gravel: The Efficient and Elegant DIY Landscaper Choice

Jun 1, 2017 | Gravel

Gravel provides a regal look for less cost than any other paver materials. It is low maintenance, wonderfully durable and even gravel ground cover keeps pest from finding their ways into your landscaping.

Our Satisfied Customers at Irwin Stone

May 1, 2017 | Stone

80 Years Serving the Washington Metropolitan Area Over 80 Years Serving the Washington Metropolitan Area Irwin Stone has been supplying Washington area homeowners, masons, contractors and professional landscapers with a large variety of stone products for...

Decorative Stone for Your Decorative Home

Apr 10, 2017 | Stone

*The addition of decorative stone will highlight and accent your overall property design.

The Benefits Of Stone Walls In Landscaping

Mar 2, 2017 | Stone

>Walls are an integral part of any space; they both define the limits of a garden, and set the atmosphere for them. They can also be the finishing landscaping touch to your garden. Stone walls in particular lend many good qualities to gardens. We can start with their basics to see why your landscape could benefit from these.

Refresh Your Home with Pavestone Pavers for Your Entryway

Mar 12, 2015 | Pavers, Stone

With spring right the corner, there’s no better time to make upgrades to your home to refresh the space than with the walkway paving.

Belgard Pavers Exceed Expectations

Mar 5, 2015 | Pavers, Stone

20 years of quality service is a sure sign of longevity and leadership in the field of stone products.

Stone Supplier Provides A Primer on Building a Retaining Wall Using Interlocking Blocks

Feb 25, 2015 | Stone

A retaining wall is a superb way of sprucing up any area of your yard or property without breaking the bank. It also comes in handy if you are attempting to level an area or set up an enclosure for a lovely flower garden or a piece of landscaping.

Improve Your Rental Home with the Addition of Landscape Boulders

Feb 18, 2015 | Stone

A property’s landscape is open to many incredible improvements, and deciding what improvements to make is often quite challenging because of how many opportunities are available. In your own property, you should feel free to invest in anything you are willing to maintain as some landscape improvements do require routine maintenance and specific knowledge. On the other hand, in regard to a rental home, your best bet is to focus on low maintenance improvements to maintain good looks all year-long.